Valea Crișului: population and statistics
Valea Crișului has a population of 2,489 (2026) across 52.9 km², or 47.1 people per km². It ranks 1,927 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,489 residents
- 52.9 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Valea Crișului ranks No. 26 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.8 ‰ in Valea Crișului, compared with an average of 11.0 ‰ in Covasna County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 388.5 ‰ in Valea Crișului, compared with an average of 438.5 ‰ in Covasna County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Valea Crișului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Valea Crișului in numbers
Where is Valea Crișului?
Population of Valea Crișului over time
Valea Crișului had 2,431 residents in 2016 and 2,489 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,483 |
| 2022 | 2,479 |
| 2023 | 2,461 |
| 2024 | 2,474 |
| 2025 | 2,493 |
| 2026 | 2,489 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,409 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Arcuș, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sfântu Gheorghe (59,845 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Valea Crișului
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Valea Crișului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,794 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,791 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Crișului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.43 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,658 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.61 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,181 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 967 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,504 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 388.5 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,773 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.1 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 704 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 ‰ | 0.99 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Crișului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.3 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,590 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.21 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,385 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Crișului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.2% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 663 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valea Crișului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.4 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 278 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 532 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 350 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 627 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Crișului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.9 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,859 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.58 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 733 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Crișului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Crișului | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Crișului
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade40 · 19.4%
- Transport and storage27 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing25 · 12.1%
- Administrative and support services16 · 7.8%
- Construction15 · 7.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation15 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.3%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 5.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities12 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings9 · 4.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 3.9%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Crișului?
Valea Crișului has 2,489 residents (2026), ranking 1,927 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Crișului?
Valea Crișului covers 52.9 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Crișului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Crișului went from 2,431 to 2,489, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Valea Crișului?
Valea Crișului is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.917, longitude 25.767.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Crișului?
In Valea Crișului, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,806 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Crișului?
In Valea Crișului, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 388.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,773 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Crișului?
The nearest to Valea Crișului are Arcuș (1.8 km), Sfântu Gheorghe (5.9 km), Bodoc (8.4 km), Ghidfalău (8.8 km), Vâlcele (9.7 km).